Nurse Midwife Job Description, Salary, and Certification
Midwife literally means “with women,” and for centuries, those who fill this role have helped women during childbirth. Today, they perform that vital and rewarding function along with any number of other activities to...
A Career as A Midwife May Be the Prescription for Improving Maternal Health
Recent report states that midwife services may increase maternal health outcomes and lower costs for Medicaid funded births.
10 Books Every New or Expecting Parent Should Read
There is no shortage of information and advice available to new or expecting parents, much of it unsolicited. However, the sheer volume of it can be overwhelming, the various suggestions often contradictory, and the...
Midwife Maternal Care Coverage in Medicaid Program
Medicaid coverage for a midwfie likely to increase
Midwifery Education Programs Seek RNs for Applicants
Over the past five years, on average, there are 230 applicant spaces left vacant for potential midwives in the United States, according to the annual Midwifery Education Trends Report from the American College of...
Study reveals breast milk bought online may be tainted – what nurse midwives need...
Milk-sharing, an option for mothers who are unable to nurse their babies, may be unsafe if the breast milk has been purchased online. A study published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics...
[Infographic] The American Midwife: A Quest for Professional Respect
From prenatal to postpartum care, midwives have long been experts on bringing children into the world. Their place in the delivery room, however, has been a topic of debate between doctors and the midwives...
A History of the American Midwife
As far back as the Old Testament, midwives were heralded for their experience and knowledge. However, their story in the United States has been a constant struggle for recognition. The full history of the American...